Is Seattle Chocolates All Natural Milk Chocolate Truffle Bar With Toffee & Gratitude Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Seattle Chocolates
This page reviews Seattle Chocolates All Natural Milk Chocolate Truffle Bar With Toffee & Gratitude by Seattle Chocolates as a dessert. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The product contains milk chocolate and natural toffee, but also includes non-hydrogenated palm kernel oil and added sugars. These factors contribute to a moderate rating due to quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains milk chocolate and natural toffee, but also includes non-hydrogenated palm kernel oil and added sugars. These factors contribute to a moderate rating due to quality concerns.
Main concern
Non-hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a processed fat that raises concerns about quality and health implications.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains milk chocolate made with cocoa butter and natural vanilla, indicating a focus on quality ingredients.
- Natural toffee includes whole milk and cocoa butter, enhancing the flavor profile with real dairy.
Concerns
- Non-hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a processed fat that raises concerns about quality and health implications.
- High sugar content from cane sugar and corn syrup may contribute to health concerns associated with excessive sugar intake.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dessert and why it matters.
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Is Milk Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as base. Milk chocolate is a sweetened chocolate product that provides flavor and texture. However, it contains added sugars and fats, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milk chocolate (cane sugar, cocoa butter, milk, chocolate liquor, soya lecithin, natural vanilla)
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Is Non Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Non Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil is used here as base. This oil is used for texture and stability but is a processed fat that may raise health concerns due to its origin and processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: non-hydrogenated palm kernel oil
Read the full ingredient profile for Non Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
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Is Natural Toffee safe in this dessert?
Medium
Natural Toffee is used here as flavor. Natural toffee adds sweetness and a rich flavor, but its sugar content raises concerns about overall sugar intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural toffee (sugar, butter, corn syrup, whole milk, cocoa butter, chocolate liquor, salt, soya lecithin, natural flavor)
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Is Sea Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt enhances flavor and is a natural mineral, contributing positively to the overall taste without health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sea salt
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3325552
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Allergens detected: milk , soy
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